Overview
UNIVERSITY AUTO RECYCLERS, INC. operates a stormwater outfall in Flomaton, Alabama, managing runoff from an industrial auto recycling facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
UNIVERSITY AUTO RECYCLERS, INC. is a stormwater outfall located at 590 Welka Road in Flomaton, Escambia County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and manages stormwater runoff from an industrial auto recycling site, contributing to local water quality management in the region. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, including those for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in a small municipality like Flomaton may align with Phase II MS4 regulations, which address stormwater management in smaller urbanized areas. The environmental significance of this outfall lies in its role in controlling pollutants from an industrial catchment, particularly from auto recycling activities which can involve fluids, metals, and other contaminants. Proper management helps protect downstream water bodies in the Escambia River watershed, supporting local aquatic ecosystems and community water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Flomaton, Alabama, near the Escambia River watershed. Stormwater runoff from industrial auto recycling operations can carry pollutants such as oil, heavy metals, and sediment. Effective management under the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits is critical to prevent degradation of local water bodies, which support diverse aquatic life and provide recreational and drinking water resources for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 590 Welka Road in Flomaton, Escambia County, Alabama, United States.
It is a stormwater outfall that manages runoff from an industrial auto recycling facility, ensuring compliance with stormwater discharge regulations.
The facility is operational, actively managing stormwater runoff from the auto recycling site.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements for industrial stormwater discharges, potentially under Phase II MS4 rules.
Auto recycling can release pollutants like oil, metals, and fluids into runoff. Proper stormwater management prevents these contaminants from harming local water bodies and ecosystems.
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